Some movies and actors stick with you through the decades, leaving you with random moments of nostalgia that can occur at any time.
While the '80s have different levels of fame, perhaps the greatest gift it gave was The Brat Pack, a group of young, up-and-coming actors often seen on film together and occasionally off-screen.
What actors belong to the group varies by who you ask. Some people consider the members to be those listed by reporter David Blum in his now infamous 1985 article in the New York Magazine.
But 1980s Brat Pack fans have their own list of eight core members we grew up watching act together. It started with The Breakfast Club and then St. Elmo's Fire.
Now, they're on some of our favorite movies and series. But regardless of what they do, they're often still associated with belonging to the Brat Pack.
Related: Quit Your Day...
While the '80s have different levels of fame, perhaps the greatest gift it gave was The Brat Pack, a group of young, up-and-coming actors often seen on film together and occasionally off-screen.
What actors belong to the group varies by who you ask. Some people consider the members to be those listed by reporter David Blum in his now infamous 1985 article in the New York Magazine.
But 1980s Brat Pack fans have their own list of eight core members we grew up watching act together. It started with The Breakfast Club and then St. Elmo's Fire.
Now, they're on some of our favorite movies and series. But regardless of what they do, they're often still associated with belonging to the Brat Pack.
Related: Quit Your Day...
- 6/10/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
Across his career, Tom Cruise has made many all-time-great movies – from his early character drama work in A Few Good Men and Jerry Maguire, to the high-flying Top Gun and its sequel Maverick, to… well, every Mission: Impossible movie. But in recent years, there’s been another Cruise movie that’s stood particularly tall – Edge Of Tomorrow, the alien-attack time-loop movie that sees Cruise get splattered again and again while trying to figure out how to beat the marauding ‘Mimics’ intent on taking over Earth. The film, directed by Doug Liman and co-starring Emily Blunt, sadly didn’t set the box office alight on release, but picked up a major following as a top-tier Cruise movie – and the star clearly agrees.
On social media, Cruise shared a thread celebrating 10 years since Edge Of Tomorrow hit the big screen – celebrating the movie, and shouting out his collaborators. “I want to take...
On social media, Cruise shared a thread celebrating 10 years since Edge Of Tomorrow hit the big screen – celebrating the movie, and shouting out his collaborators. “I want to take...
- 6/10/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
Shea Whigham is a character actor that many may have seen in a number of different projects. He is a low-key recurring character in the Fast & Furious series as a former FBI peer of Paul Walker’s character. He’s one of David O’Russell’s collaborators who can be seen in films like Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle. He’s also done a number of TV projects like Fargo and the latest incarnation of Perry Mason. Recently, Whigham was seen chasing down Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning and The Hollywood Reporter sat down with him and his co-star of his upcoming film, Lake George, for an interview where he revealed a bit about the upcoming conclusion to the Mission: Impossible two-parter, which he filmed back-to-back.
Whigham states that he had wrapped on his role in the movie, but before completing his part in the project,...
Whigham states that he had wrapped on his role in the movie, but before completing his part in the project,...
- 6/10/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Who in Tinseltown can really tell the real from the fake, especially when scandals and controversies in the entertainment business seem to be brewing all the time? However, here, Tom Cruise, an emblem of enduring star power, and Steven Spielberg, whose hands have sculpted the very landscape of modern entertainment, bridged a generation gap with an exchange that left us wondering if their feud was truly a thing of the past.
Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds | Paramount Pictures
They were praised as one of the most exciting actor-director duos on the sci-fi action thriller War of the Worlds. However, due to a variety of outside factors, Spielberg and Cruise’s relationship soured as the movie’s popularity grew. Well, we all know that Spielberg’s works are not just cinematic landmarks but also cultural touchstones.
From the heart-thumping chases in Indiana Jones to the stirring narratives of Schindler’s List,...
Tom Cruise in Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds | Paramount Pictures
They were praised as one of the most exciting actor-director duos on the sci-fi action thriller War of the Worlds. However, due to a variety of outside factors, Spielberg and Cruise’s relationship soured as the movie’s popularity grew. Well, we all know that Spielberg’s works are not just cinematic landmarks but also cultural touchstones.
From the heart-thumping chases in Indiana Jones to the stirring narratives of Schindler’s List,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
With much anticipation, Top Gun: Maverick triumphantly returned as one of the biggest box office hits of 2022, and the receipts were positively astounding. The film, which was nominated for six Oscars, had some incredible aerial action, but not all of it was in the skies. Did you know that at the request of Cruise, a particularly stirring scene featuring Jennifer Connelly was reshot?
Connelly recently unveiled the cinematic alchemy that turned a potentially tedious moment into a standout scene under the fastidious eye of Cruise. It is not every day that the latter describes a scene as “boring”, but that is exactly what happened during the filming of this eagerly anticipated sequel to the 1986 hit, Top Gun.
Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The cast and crew of Top Gun: Maverick, as revealed by Connelly in her Vanity Fair interview, firmly embraced character depth & storytelling vigor,...
Connelly recently unveiled the cinematic alchemy that turned a potentially tedious moment into a standout scene under the fastidious eye of Cruise. It is not every day that the latter describes a scene as “boring”, but that is exactly what happened during the filming of this eagerly anticipated sequel to the 1986 hit, Top Gun.
Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connelly in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The cast and crew of Top Gun: Maverick, as revealed by Connelly in her Vanity Fair interview, firmly embraced character depth & storytelling vigor,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Shea Whigham requested a scene with Tom Cruise in 'Mission: Impossible 8'.The 55-year-old actor reprises his role as Jasper Briggs in the eighth movie in the action franchise and explained that he urged director Christopher McQuarrie to include a scene between his character and Cruise's Ethan Hunt.Shea told The Hollywood Reporter: "I said to Christopher McQuarrie on ('Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning'): 'I don't want a bigger trailer. I don't want more money. I don't want better catering. I just want one scene between Tom and I, where you, McQ, write it like 'The Usual Suspects', and we get a chance to get in there.' And he delivered."The 'Boardwalk Empire' actor was invited to dinner by Cruise after they had worked on the scene and the Hollywood legend explained that production was far from complete.Whigham said: "We did...
- 6/10/2024
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Carrie Coon and Shea Whigham Talk Their ‘Fargo’ Reunion in ‘Lake George’ and ‘Mission: Impossible 8’
Lake George co-stars Carrie Coon and Shea Whigham are actors’ actors. They’re highly regarded by their peers, and they elevate every project they’re a part of, whether it’s an indie, a blockbuster or a prestigious cable series. And as soon as the audience sees them on the big or small screen, they immediately know they’re in good hands with the two reliable actors. The duo first worked together on season three of Noah Hawley’s Emmy-nominated Fargo series, and they spent six years trying to reunite until the SAG strike in the summer of 2023 presented a unique opportunity to do just that by way of an interim agreement.
The result is Jeffrey Reiner’s comedic neo-noir Lake George, which premieres tonight at New York City’s Tribeca Festival. The writer-director — who previously worked with Whigham and his daughter Giorgia on a 2018 episode of Dirty John — sent...
The result is Jeffrey Reiner’s comedic neo-noir Lake George, which premieres tonight at New York City’s Tribeca Festival. The writer-director — who previously worked with Whigham and his daughter Giorgia on a 2018 episode of Dirty John — sent...
- 6/10/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Cruise has cemented a strong legacy thanks to his daring guts that have helped him become an action superstar. Apart from action, he has showcased his acting prowess in a range of genres that go way beyond the likes of Top Gun (1986) and Mission: Impossible movies. Given the star power he has accumulated since his acting debut, his personal life has also garnered public attention.
Tom Cruise in War Of the Worlds (Image Credit: Paramount Pictures)
His star influence also brings his children into the spotlight. His youngest daughter, Suri, has been in the public eye from a young age and has already showcased her talents in Hollywood. With her incredible abilities, she has the potential to overcome any allegations of nepotism. Her skills are endorsed by her mother and Cruise’s ex-wife, Katie Holmes.
Tom Cruise’s Daughter, Suri Possesses Specatular Singing Skills
Since Tom Cruise has built a globally popular superstar persona,...
Tom Cruise in War Of the Worlds (Image Credit: Paramount Pictures)
His star influence also brings his children into the spotlight. His youngest daughter, Suri, has been in the public eye from a young age and has already showcased her talents in Hollywood. With her incredible abilities, she has the potential to overcome any allegations of nepotism. Her skills are endorsed by her mother and Cruise’s ex-wife, Katie Holmes.
Tom Cruise’s Daughter, Suri Possesses Specatular Singing Skills
Since Tom Cruise has built a globally popular superstar persona,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
When Doug Liman's sci-fi actioner "Edge of Tomorrow" was released in 2014, it opened to a mere $28.7 million at the domestic box office. This was considered a minor scandal at the time, as the film was roundly praised by critics for its slick wartime combat sequences, clever time-loop premise, and charismatic leading performances from stars Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise. Many also saw "Edge of Tomorrow" as an antidote to the ascendant tide of Marvel movies that had, by then, completely infiltrated the cinema marketplace. Recall that 2014 was the year of "Guardians of the Galaxy" and "Captain America: The Winter Solider," two wildly popular films that, perhaps because of their popularity, invited early invitations of the phrase "Marvel fatigue."
"Edge of Tomorrow" was often touted as proof that great, original films — that is: not driven by marketable I.P. — were still being made. Its paltry opening was held up as...
"Edge of Tomorrow" was often touted as proof that great, original films — that is: not driven by marketable I.P. — were still being made. Its paltry opening was held up as...
- 6/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Among the various successful lineups of Disney’s Pixar, it features popular titles like Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and many more. However, there is one underrated franchise that does not get the wholehearted love it deserves. It is none other than Cars. The film is often overlooked but it is surely one of the classic films that is enjoyed by children and adults alike.
A still from Cars. Credits: Disney/ Pixar
Though one would assume from the title that the story is merely about some automobiles, its central themes are much more complex and center more than just vehicles. The film teaches us grounded values with a gripping storyline in a fast-paced racing world. But the film is much deeper than that as it became Paul Newman’s most popular film giving him a fitting tribute before he passed away in 2008.
Disney Gave Paul Newman’s Most Popular...
A still from Cars. Credits: Disney/ Pixar
Though one would assume from the title that the story is merely about some automobiles, its central themes are much more complex and center more than just vehicles. The film teaches us grounded values with a gripping storyline in a fast-paced racing world. But the film is much deeper than that as it became Paul Newman’s most popular film giving him a fitting tribute before he passed away in 2008.
Disney Gave Paul Newman’s Most Popular...
- 6/9/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Bringing back Tom Cruise in the iconic role of Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell from the 1986 film, Top Gun: Maverick has become one of the biggest films in the action star’s esteemed career. The film garnered acclaim on multiple fronts, earning numerous accolades. However, its most notable feature was the breathtaking aerial sequences, which required monumental efforts from the filmmakers.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
It involved organizing the navy equipment and aircraft, including a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet. In addition to the logistics, they also had to install cameras in the jet plane cockpits to film the aerial sequences, a process that demanded special authorization from the Navy.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Got Special Approvals For the Aerial Sequences
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick employed extraordinary measures to capture its groundbreaking aerial sequences. As per Dan of Geek,...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
It involved organizing the navy equipment and aircraft, including a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet. In addition to the logistics, they also had to install cameras in the jet plane cockpits to film the aerial sequences, a process that demanded special authorization from the Navy.
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick Got Special Approvals For the Aerial Sequences
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and starring Tom Cruise, Top Gun: Maverick employed extraordinary measures to capture its groundbreaking aerial sequences. As per Dan of Geek,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
An acting career that began at the age of 18 with stage performances soon transformed into one of the most versatile ones in Hollywood as Emily Blunt began showcasing her true potential. Following her breakthrough role in 2006’s The Devil Wears Prada, the actress turned around her fortune. Additionally, her on-screen charisma and athletic energy helped her land acclaimed roles opposite some of the biggest stalwarts like Tom Cruise.
Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise in a WB Promotional on YouTube | Warner Bros. Pictures
A 2011 sci-fi thriller opposite Matt Damon gave the actress enough screen time to prove her mettle and star in a major sci-fi flick in 2014 that featured one of the most mind-bending plots. Laced with a unique taste of humor, the Doug Liman directorial proved to be a cult classic despite its modest box office returns, which again, Blunt believed fell way short of her expectations and preparations.
The...
Emily Blunt and Tom Cruise in a WB Promotional on YouTube | Warner Bros. Pictures
A 2011 sci-fi thriller opposite Matt Damon gave the actress enough screen time to prove her mettle and star in a major sci-fi flick in 2014 that featured one of the most mind-bending plots. Laced with a unique taste of humor, the Doug Liman directorial proved to be a cult classic despite its modest box office returns, which again, Blunt believed fell way short of her expectations and preparations.
The...
- 6/9/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Veteran actor Tom Cruise married Katie Holmes in 2006, which resulted in a daughter named Suri Cruise. However, the marriage soon landed in trouble as the couple divorced in 2012 and Katie Holmes got Suri’s custody.
Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes | Jay Tamboli via Wikimedia Commons
Well, things have since turned sour between Suri Cruise and her father Tom Cruise, as rumors spread that the father-daughter duo was allegedly drifting apart. In recent news, Suri Cruise has chosen a college to pursue her dreams, and on the other hand, another report stated that Cruise is utterly “busy” creating Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two!
Tom Cruise’s Daugther Has Chosen A College To Pursue Her Dreams
Born to Katie and Tom Cruise in 2006, the time for Suri Cruise to choose a college has finally arrived. After passing high school, the internet personality has to make an important decision that would indeed...
Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes | Jay Tamboli via Wikimedia Commons
Well, things have since turned sour between Suri Cruise and her father Tom Cruise, as rumors spread that the father-daughter duo was allegedly drifting apart. In recent news, Suri Cruise has chosen a college to pursue her dreams, and on the other hand, another report stated that Cruise is utterly “busy” creating Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two!
Tom Cruise’s Daugther Has Chosen A College To Pursue Her Dreams
Born to Katie and Tom Cruise in 2006, the time for Suri Cruise to choose a college has finally arrived. After passing high school, the internet personality has to make an important decision that would indeed...
- 6/8/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise, the veteran actor known for jumping from buildings and motorcycles, has had a plethora of movies to his name. Portraying iconic and action roles for several decades, Cruise is the perfect mix of nostalgia, action, and, modern technologies.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
The actor starred alongside Emily Blunt in the 2014 movie Edge of Tomorrow and the film received heaps of praises and love from around the world. With the story based around a time loop, the 2014 film had one of the greatest cut-to-credit scenes, and fans seem to agree!
Tom Cruise’s Edge of Tomorrow Had One of The Greatest Cut-to-Credit Scenes
Starring alongside Emily Blunt in the 2014 movie, Edge of Tomorrow follows Captain Cage who is stuck in a time loop. With aliens attacking Earth, Cage has to team up with Rita Vrataski (Blunt) in order to save the planet.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
The actor starred alongside Emily Blunt in the 2014 movie Edge of Tomorrow and the film received heaps of praises and love from around the world. With the story based around a time loop, the 2014 film had one of the greatest cut-to-credit scenes, and fans seem to agree!
Tom Cruise’s Edge of Tomorrow Had One of The Greatest Cut-to-Credit Scenes
Starring alongside Emily Blunt in the 2014 movie, Edge of Tomorrow follows Captain Cage who is stuck in a time loop. With aliens attacking Earth, Cage has to team up with Rita Vrataski (Blunt) in order to save the planet.
- 6/8/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s 1996 sports comedy-drama, Jerry Maguire has been the source of many iconic quotes that have been ingrained in popular culture, from “Show me the money” to “You had me at ‘Hello.'” And one such line from the movie, that has significantly stood out, has been the brilliant creation of the Mission: Impossible star.
Jerry Maguire (1996) | Credit: TriStar Pictures
The film’s director, Cameron Crowe, shared insight into how the Oscar-nominated actor’s frustration resulted in creating the iconic dialogue while revealing its resonance with Cruise’s persona beyond the camera’s lens and the silver screen.
Filmmaker Shared Insight into Tom Cruise’s Iconic Jerry Maguire Scene
Directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Tom Cruise alongside Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire follows a sports agent trying to establish his own agency with his single client after being fired from his job for exposing the illegal practices of the profession.
Jerry Maguire (1996) | Credit: TriStar Pictures
The film’s director, Cameron Crowe, shared insight into how the Oscar-nominated actor’s frustration resulted in creating the iconic dialogue while revealing its resonance with Cruise’s persona beyond the camera’s lens and the silver screen.
Filmmaker Shared Insight into Tom Cruise’s Iconic Jerry Maguire Scene
Directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Tom Cruise alongside Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire follows a sports agent trying to establish his own agency with his single client after being fired from his job for exposing the illegal practices of the profession.
- 6/8/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Embarking on fame in Tinseltown can be both exhilarating and perilous. But what if young actors could harness one specific piece of wisdom from the legendary Tom Cruise—who will be turning 62 next month—to steer their careers toward calmer, controversy-free waters?
Reaching the heights of fame at a tender age, Cruise’s career has been a masterclass in maintaining a clean public image in such a not-so-easy profession. With a track record free of public scandals, or infamous meltdowns, his journey offers a beacon for emerging talents. In fact, as evidenced by his candid insights in Vanity Fair, he expertly navigated the shark-infested waters of show business, avoiding the bloodsuckers and sticking to his job.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) | Paramount Pictures
Channeling this discipline, aspiring actors can learn to differentiate between the true allies and the clingers-on, creating a focused career inspired by one...
Reaching the heights of fame at a tender age, Cruise’s career has been a masterclass in maintaining a clean public image in such a not-so-easy profession. With a track record free of public scandals, or infamous meltdowns, his journey offers a beacon for emerging talents. In fact, as evidenced by his candid insights in Vanity Fair, he expertly navigated the shark-infested waters of show business, avoiding the bloodsuckers and sticking to his job.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) | Paramount Pictures
Channeling this discipline, aspiring actors can learn to differentiate between the true allies and the clingers-on, creating a focused career inspired by one...
- 6/8/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for Hit Man.
“People are disappointed when they learn that hit men don’t really exist,” explains Gary Johnson. That might be a surprising statement given that it occurs early on in a movie called Hit Man. Throughout the film, Gary (Glen Powell) dons different disguises to meet with people who want to pay him money (or video games or boats) to kill people. But then again, it’s all a ruse, a police sting operation that mild-mannered teacher Gary does as a side gig.
As Gary explains, his job is to become the type of hitman that potential criminals imagine exists, so that he can embody that look and lure them into a state of safety. As smart as Gary certainly is, he doesn’t create these identities out of nothing. Rather he’s riffing on hired killers from pop culture history, which gives Powell...
“People are disappointed when they learn that hit men don’t really exist,” explains Gary Johnson. That might be a surprising statement given that it occurs early on in a movie called Hit Man. Throughout the film, Gary (Glen Powell) dons different disguises to meet with people who want to pay him money (or video games or boats) to kill people. But then again, it’s all a ruse, a police sting operation that mild-mannered teacher Gary does as a side gig.
As Gary explains, his job is to become the type of hitman that potential criminals imagine exists, so that he can embody that look and lure them into a state of safety. As smart as Gary certainly is, he doesn’t create these identities out of nothing. Rather he’s riffing on hired killers from pop culture history, which gives Powell...
- 6/8/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Glen Powell shared some fascinating stories about his time with Top Gun legend Tom Cruise during a cover interview with GQ UK. Despite originally auditioning for the role of Rooster, which went to Miles Teller, Powell secured the part of Hangman, impressively negotiating his character’s role. Cruise’s Commitment to Detail Tom’s a listener, Powell recounted, emphasizing how Cruise listens to everyone involved in the filmmaking process. This deep collaboration defined their working relationship and underscores why Cruise is not just a star but a notable team player. An Unforgettable Helicopter Ride One highlight from their time together includes when Cruise...
- 6/8/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
When Tom Cruise parted ways from his ex-wife Katie Holmes over a decade ago, their separation also catalyzed his reported estrangement from their daughter, Suri Cruise. In fact, the father-daughter duo has barely been seen together since then, if at all.
Meanwhile, the Top Gun star seems to be a goldmine of sweetness when it comes to Dakota Fanning, who played Cruise’s daughter in the sci-fi action feature, War of the Worlds.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Whether Cruise is channeling his fatherly affections or not, the endearing birthday ritual he seems to have upheld with Fanning will certainly melt your heart into a puddle.
Tom Cruise’s Sweet Birthday Tradition For Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning celebrated her 11th birthday with her co-stars on the set of Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. And what was her gift? A Motorola Razr,...
Meanwhile, the Top Gun star seems to be a goldmine of sweetness when it comes to Dakota Fanning, who played Cruise’s daughter in the sci-fi action feature, War of the Worlds.
Tom Cruise as Pete Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick (2024) (Credit: Paramount Pictures)
Whether Cruise is channeling his fatherly affections or not, the endearing birthday ritual he seems to have upheld with Fanning will certainly melt your heart into a puddle.
Tom Cruise’s Sweet Birthday Tradition For Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning celebrated her 11th birthday with her co-stars on the set of Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. And what was her gift? A Motorola Razr,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Back in 1990, soon after his divorce from Mimi Rogers, fans found the perfect ship as the next best power couple in Hollywood: Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. A pair like one made in heaven, these two lovebirds were seen together almost everywhere and fans couldn’t help but swoon looking at them being so in love with each other.
But then something went wrong, and this ship crashed.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in Eyes Wide Shut. | Credit: Warner Bros.
While that came as a devastating blow to his fans, friends, and family, it seems that Cruise was even more heartbroken by how the course of events had turned out for him and his now ex-wife back in the day.
In fact, if anything, the heart-rending way he responded to questions about their split during interviews perfectly sums up the love and utter respect he had for Kidman in his heart.
But then something went wrong, and this ship crashed.
Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in Eyes Wide Shut. | Credit: Warner Bros.
While that came as a devastating blow to his fans, friends, and family, it seems that Cruise was even more heartbroken by how the course of events had turned out for him and his now ex-wife back in the day.
In fact, if anything, the heart-rending way he responded to questions about their split during interviews perfectly sums up the love and utter respect he had for Kidman in his heart.
- 6/8/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
“Hit Man” is the kind of movie that 25 years ago could have made $200 million at the box office on a budget of two percent of that. Now, Richard Linklater and Glen Powell’s romantic thriller-comedy is going straight to Netflix after traditional studios balked at giving it a theatrical release.
In an interview with the BBC, Linklater attributes that change to studios being afraid to take even small risks on adult-oriented dramas.
“You don’t get fired for doing a sequel or an origin story, something that already exists,” the Oscar-nominated “Boyhood” director said. “You don’t get in trouble for what’s obvious and commercial. What changed is that films got greenlit by the marketing department and then it’s become really safe choices.”
The film, which was written by Linklater and Powell and based on a Texas Monthly article, tells the story of a police consultant (Powell) who...
In an interview with the BBC, Linklater attributes that change to studios being afraid to take even small risks on adult-oriented dramas.
“You don’t get fired for doing a sequel or an origin story, something that already exists,” the Oscar-nominated “Boyhood” director said. “You don’t get in trouble for what’s obvious and commercial. What changed is that films got greenlit by the marketing department and then it’s become really safe choices.”
The film, which was written by Linklater and Powell and based on a Texas Monthly article, tells the story of a police consultant (Powell) who...
- 6/7/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
Steven Spielberg has proved that he is the Jack of all trades and master of everything when it comes to versatility in cinema. A filmmaker who has never been boxed into any specific genre when it comes to his filmography, Spielberg has also worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest superstars including Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford.
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
While his films like the Indiana Jones series and War of the Worlds featuring Ford and Cruise have become massive blockbusters, the Jaws director revealed that it was the genius of Daniel Day-Lewis whom he directed in Lincoln, that stunned him. In an interview, Spielberg revealed his reasons for considering Lewis as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
Steven Spielberg Was Completely Awestruck By Daniel Day-Lewis
In 2012, Steven Spielberg took on the herculean task of recreating the life of the 16th President of the United States,...
Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
While his films like the Indiana Jones series and War of the Worlds featuring Ford and Cruise have become massive blockbusters, the Jaws director revealed that it was the genius of Daniel Day-Lewis whom he directed in Lincoln, that stunned him. In an interview, Spielberg revealed his reasons for considering Lewis as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
Steven Spielberg Was Completely Awestruck By Daniel Day-Lewis
In 2012, Steven Spielberg took on the herculean task of recreating the life of the 16th President of the United States,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise didn’t just jump up and down on a couch as an overeager romantic. The otherwise calm and composed Cruise often blurted out his love for his partner on public platforms in the 2000s. The actor might be single now, but there was a time when he was associated with some of the top actresses. After his divorce from Nicole Kidman, Cruise was involved in a romantic relationship with Penélope Cruz.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
Cruise and Cruz met on the sets of the 2001 film Vanilla Sky and hit it off right away. This was before the time he entered into another very public relationship and marriage with Katie Holmes. One old interview proves that Cruise was madly in love with The Last Samurai actress at the time.
Tom Cruise Confessed His Mad Love For Penélope Cruz
Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz in Vanilla Sky...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun | Paramount Pictures
Cruise and Cruz met on the sets of the 2001 film Vanilla Sky and hit it off right away. This was before the time he entered into another very public relationship and marriage with Katie Holmes. One old interview proves that Cruise was madly in love with The Last Samurai actress at the time.
Tom Cruise Confessed His Mad Love For Penélope Cruz
Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz in Vanilla Sky...
- 6/7/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
The much-anticipated sequel to the iconic 2022 film, Top Gun: Maverick, is set in motion, and there’s plenty of buzz surrounding it. With Tom Cruise reprising his role as Maverick and a new generation of pilots entering the fray, the sequel promises to be an action-packed thrill ride.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the third flick is the mystery surrounding Glen Powell’s character, known as Hangman. While details about him have been kept tightly under wraps, there are some fascinating theories floating around that suggest he could be the son of Val Kilmer’s character, Iceman.
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The resemblance between Powell and Kilmer is uncanny, both physically and in terms of personality. Powell’s cocky and competitive demeanor in the trailers mirrors a young Kilmer in the original Top Gun. if this theory is true, we could again...
One of the most intriguing aspects of the third flick is the mystery surrounding Glen Powell’s character, known as Hangman. While details about him have been kept tightly under wraps, there are some fascinating theories floating around that suggest he could be the son of Val Kilmer’s character, Iceman.
Glen Powell as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The resemblance between Powell and Kilmer is uncanny, both physically and in terms of personality. Powell’s cocky and competitive demeanor in the trailers mirrors a young Kilmer in the original Top Gun. if this theory is true, we could again...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Can you imagine a film where the Tardis doors swung open to reveal Tom Cruise, with Pamela Anderson potentially at his side, all under the visionary direction of Steven Spielberg?
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
Well, few Hollywood ‘what-ifs’ are as intriguing as the renowned director’s involvement with Doctor Who, with reports of megastars and massive cinematic overhauls being considered. Spielberg has mostly picked his own projects, reading books to adapt, finding real-life tales to dramatize, and then working with writers to develop screenplays. So, when rumors of his involvement in the Doctor Who film surfaced in the early 1990s, Whovians went into a frenzy, latching onto any hint of this project.
Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons
Though the rumored project never materialized, perhaps Spielberg should be grateful his Doctor Who movie never happened, for it preserved the quintessentially British charm of our beloved Time Lord.
Unmade Doctor Who Flick: Collaboration of Steven Spielberg,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
One major complaint against Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds, who are currently some of the biggest names in Hollywood, is they play it too safe with their movies. Despite having starred in dramas early in their career, since their rise to fame in Hollywood, both actors have limited themselves in a bubble and are known for playing themselves in most movies.
But things couldn’t be more different with Tom Cruise, arguably the biggest movie star on the planet, and one of the major recipes behind it is the actor’s willingness to learn.
Tom Cruise Is Always Willing to Expand into New Territories
Tom Cruise | Credit: Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures)
Unlike Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds’ filmography, which feels like an extension of their brand, Tom Cruise has always been in the game following his passion for the art form. While it wasn’t until he was...
But things couldn’t be more different with Tom Cruise, arguably the biggest movie star on the planet, and one of the major recipes behind it is the actor’s willingness to learn.
Tom Cruise Is Always Willing to Expand into New Territories
Tom Cruise | Credit: Top Gun: Maverick (Paramount Pictures)
Unlike Dwayne Johnson and Ryan Reynolds’ filmography, which feels like an extension of their brand, Tom Cruise has always been in the game following his passion for the art form. While it wasn’t until he was...
- 6/7/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Glen Powell recently shared a fascinating anecdote about Tom Cruise that offers a glimpse into their dynamic during the filming of Top Gun: Maverick. In an interview with GQ UK magazine, Powell recounted some memorable experiences, highlighting how they became close friends during the production. Where It All Began Originally auditioning for the role of Rooster, Powell was ultimately outpaced by Miles Teller. Despite this, Cruise offered him the role of Hangman, recognizing Powell’s potential. What we were talking about is, how can Hangman service the story and give the flavor of the original ‘Top Gun’ that you need? Powell...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Back in May 1986, fans saw Tom Cruise as Captain Pete “Maverick” Mitchell for the first time, in Top Gun. The movie, which is an all-time action classic, introduced us to a number of characters destined to become fan-favorites. However, arguably none came as close to immediately taking that mantle, as Val Kilmer’s Lt Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, the Maverick’s biggest rival initially.
Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
Kilmer’s Iceman finishes at the top of his class at the Top Gun Academy and proceeds to become a close ally of Cruise’s character. Being an integral part of the success that the first movie got, Kilmer was still not certain about whether he would be a part of the second movie, which came out decades later, in April 2022.
As a matter of fact, that actor himself confessed that he had even considered begging the creators, led by director Joseph Kosinski,...
Val Kilmer in Top Gun (1986) | Paramount Pictures
Kilmer’s Iceman finishes at the top of his class at the Top Gun Academy and proceeds to become a close ally of Cruise’s character. Being an integral part of the success that the first movie got, Kilmer was still not certain about whether he would be a part of the second movie, which came out decades later, in April 2022.
As a matter of fact, that actor himself confessed that he had even considered begging the creators, led by director Joseph Kosinski,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Rishabh Bhatnagar
- FandomWire
Top Gun: Maverick certainly caught audiences off-guard when it was released. Despite having been released decades after its first part, the film managed to grasp relevance in the best of ways. Many small pieces had to work seamlessly to make sure that the machine that was the film did not crash. It was excellently well-executed in every aspect, and many are to thank for it.
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick I Paramount Pictures
One such person was Ed Harris. Although the actor’s role was small in the movie, fans noticed the impact and hold he had on the protagonist and loved every second of it. During an interview, the director of the movie specifically talked about the actor and why he was extremely important to the story,
Top Gun: Maverick Needed Ed Harris
Soon after the release of Top Gun: Maverick, the director of the film, Joseph Kosinski,...
Tom Cruise in Top Gun: Maverick I Paramount Pictures
One such person was Ed Harris. Although the actor’s role was small in the movie, fans noticed the impact and hold he had on the protagonist and loved every second of it. During an interview, the director of the movie specifically talked about the actor and why he was extremely important to the story,
Top Gun: Maverick Needed Ed Harris
Soon after the release of Top Gun: Maverick, the director of the film, Joseph Kosinski,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Actor Glen Powell was propelled to new heights of stardom when he starred as Hangman in Top Gun: Maverick. The Tom Cruise-starrer was the highest-grossing film of 2022 and was even nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars. Powell’s role as an arrogant yet principled Navy pilot received positive responses from fans and critics alike.
Though Powell portrayed Hangman to perfection, that was not the first role he auditioned for. The actor reportedly first hoped to star as Rooster, the role that eventually went to Miles Teller. However, after being rejected from the role and not being impressed with Hangman on the page, Powell was convinced by Cruise to take the character.
Glen Powell Was Initially Rejected From Top Gun: Maverick Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Glen Powell began his career as a child...
Though Powell portrayed Hangman to perfection, that was not the first role he auditioned for. The actor reportedly first hoped to star as Rooster, the role that eventually went to Miles Teller. However, after being rejected from the role and not being impressed with Hangman on the page, Powell was convinced by Cruise to take the character.
Glen Powell Was Initially Rejected From Top Gun: Maverick Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures/Skydance/Tc Productions/New Republic Pictures/Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Glen Powell began his career as a child...
- 6/6/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s War Of The Worlds Co-Star Dakota Fanning Reveals The Hollywood Star Sends Her The Same Gift Every Year ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
Tom Cruise is a mega Hollywood star who is also known for his humbleness and gift-giving nature. Some of his close acquaintances receive his popular white chocolate coconut cake on certain ocassions. Recently, his War of the Worlds co-star Dakota Fanning revealed that Cruise has sent her birthday present every year since 2005, and she has been receiving the same gift for years. Keep scrolling for more.
The film was directed by Steven Spielberg and featured Tom and Dakota in the leading roles as father and daughter. Besides them, it also featured Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, Justin Chatwin, Rick Gonzalez, and others in the supporting cast. When the film came out in 2005, Fanning was about 11 years old. The sci-fi movie is based on Hg Wells’ 1898 novel,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Dakota Fanning went viral in April for revealing that not only did Tom Cruise gift her a cell phone when she celebrated her 11th birthday on the set of their 2005 movie “War of the Worlds” but that he’s also proceeded to send her a birthday gift every year since. That’s nearly two decades worth of birthday presents, all of which have apparently been shoes. Fanning revealed the specifics of Cruise’s gifting habits during a new interview on Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show (via Entertainment Weekly).
“I turned 11 on ‘War of the Worlds,’ when we worked together and he gave me my first cell phone for that birthday,” Fanning said. “It was a Motorola Razr…I didn’t have anyone to call, but I wanted a Razr so bad. I must have been talking about it a lot because that’s what he got me. It’s such a great memory.
“I turned 11 on ‘War of the Worlds,’ when we worked together and he gave me my first cell phone for that birthday,” Fanning said. “It was a Motorola Razr…I didn’t have anyone to call, but I wanted a Razr so bad. I must have been talking about it a lot because that’s what he got me. It’s such a great memory.
- 6/6/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Cruise has been paired with many talented actresses in Hollywood, and one in particular felt heartbroken after the actor refused to lock lips with her on camera in 2017’s The Mummy. Annabelle Wallis, also known as Grace Burgess in BBC’s Peaky Blinders, costarred alongside Cruise as Jenny Halsey.
Tom Cruise in The Mummy / Universal Pictures
The actress has profusely talked about how she loved working with him despite many of his on-set demands. For her, it was a dream come true to be able to run beside one of the industry’s legendary action stars.
Tom Cruise Wiped Out Kissing Scene With Annabelle Wallis In The Mummy
During her interview with Conan on TBS, actress Annabelle Wallis confessed she was devastated after Tom Cruise decided not to kiss her on the set of The Mummy when it was written in the script.
It was a very sad day for Annabelle.
Tom Cruise in The Mummy / Universal Pictures
The actress has profusely talked about how she loved working with him despite many of his on-set demands. For her, it was a dream come true to be able to run beside one of the industry’s legendary action stars.
Tom Cruise Wiped Out Kissing Scene With Annabelle Wallis In The Mummy
During her interview with Conan on TBS, actress Annabelle Wallis confessed she was devastated after Tom Cruise decided not to kiss her on the set of The Mummy when it was written in the script.
It was a very sad day for Annabelle.
- 6/5/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Jeremy Renner’s William Brandt was a bad*ss Imf agent introduced in Tom Cruise’s fourth film, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Renner reprised his role in the next movie, Rogue Nation, and was even rumored to take over the series from Cruise. However, he left the series right before the sixth film and it may have to do with one of the ideas from director Christopher McQuarrie.
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
Jeremy Renner and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | Paramount Pictures
McQuarrie took over as the director of the films from Rogue Nation onwards and planned to kill off Renner’s character in Fallout. Renner didn’t want to go out like that in the films and turned down the opportunity to appear in the sixth film.
Jeremy Renner Was Not Happy With Mission: Impossible Director’s Idea To Kill Him Off Jeremy Renner as William Brandt in Mission: Impossible –...
- 6/5/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Despite her age, Dakota Fanning may very well be one of the most experienced actors on any given set. Her big-screen career began at the mere age of seven when she shared scenes with Hollywood heavyweights like Sean Penn and Michelle Pfeiffer in I Am Sam.
Justin Chatwin, Dakota Fanning and Tom Cruise in War of the Worlds (2005)
As Fanning takes on her latest role in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Watchers, it’s worth considering how her earlier experience in the horror genre, namely Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, may have influenced her acting approach. This latest foray into the supernatural with The Watchers offers an opportunity to explore the impact of those early experiences on Fanning’s acting repertoire.
How Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds Impacted Dakota Fanning’s Career
Steven Spielberg‘s War of the Worlds holds a special place in Dakota Fanning‘s heart.
Justin Chatwin, Dakota Fanning and Tom Cruise in War of the Worlds (2005)
As Fanning takes on her latest role in M. Night Shyamalan’s The Watchers, it’s worth considering how her earlier experience in the horror genre, namely Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, may have influenced her acting approach. This latest foray into the supernatural with The Watchers offers an opportunity to explore the impact of those early experiences on Fanning’s acting repertoire.
How Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds Impacted Dakota Fanning’s Career
Steven Spielberg‘s War of the Worlds holds a special place in Dakota Fanning‘s heart.
- 6/5/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
What are the greatest action movies of all time? It’s a controversial question, isn’t it? Any time any publication or site puts out a new list of what they consider the best action movies of all time, it can’t help but generate a ton of controversy. Nevertheless, we here at JoBlo have decided to throw our hats into the ring with a list we really hope generates some nostalgia among our viewers but also encourages them to seek out the movies on this list that they may not have seen. But first, some may wonder where superhero movies are on this list. Given how broad that genre is, we decided to stick to old-school action, so we have left them off the list, as they deserve their own ranking. There are also a few absences from the list, notably some Jackie Chan films (like Police Story), with...
- 6/4/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
by Mark Brinkerhoff
Jersey, the Channel Islands
1945
A screaming, terrified-looking Grace Stewart, played by an eerily put-together Nicole Kidman, awakens from a frightful dream (?) in the opening scene of Alejandro Amenábar’s wonderfully gothic 2001 thriller. Introduced in the vein of a spooky European fairy tale, The Others begins bracingly and basically doesn’t quit for all of its perfectly crafted 100 or so minutes. It’s a ghost story with ghostly storytelling beats from a pre-9/11 world of filmmaking. Released in the halcyon days of late summer 2001, The Others arrived with a pretty sterling production-distribution team at its back, despite its relatively slim ($17 million) budget: [Tom] Cruise-[Paula] Wagner Productions, Dimension Films and Studio Canal distributors. Having already announced—and by then finalized—a bombshell divorce from Cruise, Kidman appeared to have quite a bit of her own star power riding on the Cruise-produced film. Fortunately for her, The Others turned out to be an unqualified success…...
Jersey, the Channel Islands
1945
A screaming, terrified-looking Grace Stewart, played by an eerily put-together Nicole Kidman, awakens from a frightful dream (?) in the opening scene of Alejandro Amenábar’s wonderfully gothic 2001 thriller. Introduced in the vein of a spooky European fairy tale, The Others begins bracingly and basically doesn’t quit for all of its perfectly crafted 100 or so minutes. It’s a ghost story with ghostly storytelling beats from a pre-9/11 world of filmmaking. Released in the halcyon days of late summer 2001, The Others arrived with a pretty sterling production-distribution team at its back, despite its relatively slim ($17 million) budget: [Tom] Cruise-[Paula] Wagner Productions, Dimension Films and Studio Canal distributors. Having already announced—and by then finalized—a bombshell divorce from Cruise, Kidman appeared to have quite a bit of her own star power riding on the Cruise-produced film. Fortunately for her, The Others turned out to be an unqualified success…...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mark Brinkerhoff
- FilmExperience
Steven Spielberg has been one of the most prolific filmmakers in Hollywood since the 70s. The director has tackled every genre and has shown that he can confidently execute them with conviction. It’s hard to believe that such diverse films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Color Purple Jaws, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and Minority Report came from one filmmaker.
Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains one of his most beloved films | Universal Pictures
The director is set to return to his sci-fi roots with the announced UFO film. With this film, the director is also making a unique change to his filmography as he is finally making an original story that he came up with rather than adaptations of books or real-life historical events.
Steven Spielberg Conceived His Upcoming UFO Film Unlike Most of His Post-2000 Films
Fans expect Steven Spielberg’s new film...
Steven Spielberg’s E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial remains one of his most beloved films | Universal Pictures
The director is set to return to his sci-fi roots with the announced UFO film. With this film, the director is also making a unique change to his filmography as he is finally making an original story that he came up with rather than adaptations of books or real-life historical events.
Steven Spielberg Conceived His Upcoming UFO Film Unlike Most of His Post-2000 Films
Fans expect Steven Spielberg’s new film...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick is one of the best aviation action dramas of all time. A sequel to his hit, Top Gun released in 1986, the movie is now among the highest-grossing movies of all time. Famous for its spectacular action sequences and entertaining storyline, Top Gun 2 is the perfect recipe for a blockbuster,
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not only brought back Tom Cruise as Maverick but also introduced new characters, including Maverick’s wingman. While fans only realized it later in the movie, Top Gun 2 had already hinted who Cruise’s wingman is way early in the film.
Tom Cruise’s Wingman in Top Gun 2 Was Apparent from the Start Miles Teller as Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise returned as Captain Pete Maverick Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick after a record 36 years.
Tom Cruise in a still from Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
The long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, not only brought back Tom Cruise as Maverick but also introduced new characters, including Maverick’s wingman. While fans only realized it later in the movie, Top Gun 2 had already hinted who Cruise’s wingman is way early in the film.
Tom Cruise’s Wingman in Top Gun 2 Was Apparent from the Start Miles Teller as Rooster in Top Gun: Maverick | Paramount Pictures
Tom Cruise returned as Captain Pete Maverick Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick after a record 36 years.
- 6/4/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The year was 2022 and the theatres were suffering due to the pandemic the world was in. They found their savior in Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick which made over a billion dollars at the box office. The film stayed in the number one spot for months before being dethroned by Avatar: The Way of Water in December. Regardless, Top Gun: Maverick was the breath of fresh air that theatres and film enthusiasts were in dire need of.
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
Top Gun: Maverick (2022) | Paramount Pictures
Given the success and popularity of the film, it goes without saying that fans expected a sequel soon after its release. When director Joseph Kosinski was asked about a third film back in 2022, he was very upfront and honest about the checklist they would have to fulfill in order to bring another sequel to life.
Joseph Kosinski on Top Gun 3 A still from Top Gun: Maverick...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Well, for fellow Marvel aficionados and movie buffs, let’s delve into a little-known snippet of Iron Man lore—the curious case of Robert Downey Jr. mimicking Tom Cruise in a scrapped romantic scene from Iron Man 2 that we, the fans, will never forgive Marvel for omitting.
Yes, there was a sequence loaded with Tony Stark’s (Downey Jr.) trademark sarcasm, the ever-tenacious Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), & a heartfelt homage to an iconic moment from Cruise’s Jerry Maguire that didn’t see the light of the final cut. Did you know this deleted opener for Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2 could’ve shown an uncharacteristically vulnerable side of Tony Stark?
Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2 | Marvel Studios
When the movie was first released, Iron Man was shown jumping out of a plane and avoiding fireworks at the Stark Expo. But initially, this was supposed to...
Yes, there was a sequence loaded with Tony Stark’s (Downey Jr.) trademark sarcasm, the ever-tenacious Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), & a heartfelt homage to an iconic moment from Cruise’s Jerry Maguire that didn’t see the light of the final cut. Did you know this deleted opener for Jon Favreau’s Iron Man 2 could’ve shown an uncharacteristically vulnerable side of Tony Stark?
Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 2 | Marvel Studios
When the movie was first released, Iron Man was shown jumping out of a plane and avoiding fireworks at the Stark Expo. But initially, this was supposed to...
- 6/4/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Tom Cruise is one giant movie star who has influenced many actors who have worked with him and taught them various necessary skills to get on in the industry. Fans have heard many stories about his co-stars talking about how he is a people pleaser and is a big supporter of movies and filmmaking. The actor is also always ready to shower advice on anyone who needs any kind of guidance.
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
Tom Cruise scales the Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol | Paramount Pictures
Cruise worked with Jeremy Renner in two Mission Impossible films. Renner experienced the dedication of Cruise and his prep for the death-defying action sequences. The Avengers star was inspired by Cruise in action filmmaking and learned a lot from him about taking care of one’s body to prepare for intense stuntwork.
Tom Cruise Had a Big Impact on Jeremy Renner On Action Filmmaking And Physical...
- 6/4/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
In 2011, rumors and speculation had been in people’s minds that Jeremy Renner’s inclusion in the Mission: Impossible franchise with Ghost Protocol meant that he was being set up as someone who could be taking over for Tom Cruise in future films. His character, William Brandt, was even cloaked with a suspicious past in the film. Brandt ended up not becoming a replacement for Ethan Hunt, but he was a very helpful ally. He would appear again in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation as an important factor for Imf that helped deal with the political red-tape of their organization. So, where was Brandt in Mission: Impossible – Fallout?
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
Deadline revealed that Renner had actually turned down the opportunity to appear in that chapter of the franchise. While appearing on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Renner says that his daughter at the time was still very young, and he was...
- 6/4/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jeremy Renner has revealed that he was asked to appear in 2018’s Mission: Impossible – Fallout but refused when he found out his character was going to be killed off.
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
Long time appreciators of the Mission: Impossible franchise will probably remember that Jeremy Renner had a prominent role alongside Tom Cruise in two movies before mysteriously vanishing around the middle of the 2010s.
It turns out there’s a good reason for this: having previously appeared in 2011’s Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and 2015’s Rogue Nation, Renner was invited to return as globe-trotting agent William Brandt for a third time in 2018’s Fallout. Then the actor discovered that the film’s plot would see his character killed off after just a few scenes, and so he flatly refused to appear.
As Renner revealed on the Happy Sad Confused podcast (via Variety):
“I remember they tried to bring me...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Tom Cruise has been known to do his own stunts even well into his older years. But his physical work is so impressive that it’s even gotten praise from some veteran stuntmen.
How Tom Cruise’s stunts surpassed actual stuntmen’s Tom Cruise | Murray Close/Getty Images
Cruise has been interested in doing physical stunts even long before he was a movie star. Speaking at the premiere of Top Gun Maverick, Cruise explained how he used to orchestrate his own stunts when he was a kid.
“I think I was about 4½ years old, and I had this doll, and you throw it up in the air and a parachute comes down. I played with this thing, and I’d throw it off a tree, and I was like, ‘I really want to do this.’ I remember taking the sheets off my bed, and I would tie a rope … and...
How Tom Cruise’s stunts surpassed actual stuntmen’s Tom Cruise | Murray Close/Getty Images
Cruise has been interested in doing physical stunts even long before he was a movie star. Speaking at the premiere of Top Gun Maverick, Cruise explained how he used to orchestrate his own stunts when he was a kid.
“I think I was about 4½ years old, and I had this doll, and you throw it up in the air and a parachute comes down. I played with this thing, and I’d throw it off a tree, and I was like, ‘I really want to do this.’ I remember taking the sheets off my bed, and I would tie a rope … and...
- 6/4/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise’s collaboration on the sci-fi action thriller War of The Worlds was hailed as one of the most exciting actor-director combinations. The film expectedly was a huge success and earned over $600 million worldwide while gaining a lot of acclaim from critics as well.
A still from War of the Worlds (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Spielberg also roped in veteran actor Morgan Freeman as the narrator for the H.G. Wells adaptation and elaborated on his very specific reasons for approaching him for the film. Incidentally, this blockbuster was the beginning of a serious feud between Cruise and the director that ultimately ended after 20 years.
Steven Spielberg Was Hellbent On Bringing in Morgan Freeman For His Blockbuster Hit
There are some actors who have an innate aura that defines them as an artist. Morgan Freeman is a celebrity who commands this sort of respect among his peers and audiences.
A still from War of the Worlds (image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Spielberg also roped in veteran actor Morgan Freeman as the narrator for the H.G. Wells adaptation and elaborated on his very specific reasons for approaching him for the film. Incidentally, this blockbuster was the beginning of a serious feud between Cruise and the director that ultimately ended after 20 years.
Steven Spielberg Was Hellbent On Bringing in Morgan Freeman For His Blockbuster Hit
There are some actors who have an innate aura that defines them as an artist. Morgan Freeman is a celebrity who commands this sort of respect among his peers and audiences.
- 6/3/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
From leading the most acclaimed Star Wars release, The Empire Strikes Back to starring in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Blade Runner, the ’80s saw Harrison Ford at his peak. Moreover, apart from taking leading roles in major sci-fi and fantasy releases, he also made sure to star in several acclaimed dramas, including Witness, which earned him an Oscar nod for Best Actor.
But while Ford took on many iconic gigs, especially in the 80s, the actor also chose to turn down a plethora of them, including Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables.
Harrison Ford Rejected the Offer to Headline Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables Harrison Ford | Credit: Star Wars (Lucasfilm and Disney)
By the time Harrison Ford was done with the original Star Wars trilogy, the actor was one of the most in-demand actors in the world and was reasonably the favorite pick for many directors. Brian De Palma,...
But while Ford took on many iconic gigs, especially in the 80s, the actor also chose to turn down a plethora of them, including Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables.
Harrison Ford Rejected the Offer to Headline Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables Harrison Ford | Credit: Star Wars (Lucasfilm and Disney)
By the time Harrison Ford was done with the original Star Wars trilogy, the actor was one of the most in-demand actors in the world and was reasonably the favorite pick for many directors. Brian De Palma,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Paramount: Now (finally) Under New Ownership! A special committee at the company has approved a deal that will merge Paramount Global with Skydance after David Ellison acquires National Amusements, Inc. (Nai) for about $2 billion.
The National Amusements theater chain has a controlling interest in Paramount. Skydance Media CEO Ellison is paying for that control, and then he’ll make Paramount buy his production company.
All told, it is expected to cost Ellison and his financial backers at RedBird Capital Partners in the ballpark of $8 billion to make this happen, as first reported by CNBC’s David Faber. On top of Shari Redstone’s $2 billion for her family’s Nai, $4.5 billion more will go to current Paramount shareholders; another $1.5 billion in cash will be contributed to Paramount’s balance sheet. The numbers are pretty fresh and could still change some, a person with knowledge of the goings-on tells IndieWire.
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The National Amusements theater chain has a controlling interest in Paramount. Skydance Media CEO Ellison is paying for that control, and then he’ll make Paramount buy his production company.
All told, it is expected to cost Ellison and his financial backers at RedBird Capital Partners in the ballpark of $8 billion to make this happen, as first reported by CNBC’s David Faber. On top of Shari Redstone’s $2 billion for her family’s Nai, $4.5 billion more will go to current Paramount shareholders; another $1.5 billion in cash will be contributed to Paramount’s balance sheet. The numbers are pretty fresh and could still change some, a person with knowledge of the goings-on tells IndieWire.
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- 6/3/2024
- by Brian Welk and Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Tom Cruise looks like he’s picked a remake of The Gauntlet as his first project once he’s finished Mission: Impossible 8.
Following the eventual completion of the next Mission: Impossible film, we’d imagine both Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie will want to take a nice, long holiday. After that, though? It looks like they’ll be reuniting for a remake of the 1977 Clint Eastwood thriller, The Gauntlet.
News of the project first leaked in April and seemed to confirm earlier hints McQuarrie had dropped about their next collaboration. Having previously described their next project as “gnarlier” than the Mission: Impossible films, McQuarrie also added that “It’s something we’ve talked about for a really long time. It’s way outside of what you’re used to seeing Tom do. It’s the kind of stuff I really love. It’s a little bit more in my wheelhouse.
Following the eventual completion of the next Mission: Impossible film, we’d imagine both Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie will want to take a nice, long holiday. After that, though? It looks like they’ll be reuniting for a remake of the 1977 Clint Eastwood thriller, The Gauntlet.
News of the project first leaked in April and seemed to confirm earlier hints McQuarrie had dropped about their next collaboration. Having previously described their next project as “gnarlier” than the Mission: Impossible films, McQuarrie also added that “It’s something we’ve talked about for a really long time. It’s way outside of what you’re used to seeing Tom do. It’s the kind of stuff I really love. It’s a little bit more in my wheelhouse.
- 6/3/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Let’s just say that at this point, ‘Mission: Impossible’ can’t afford to keep having setbacks, but they do. After the double Hollywood strikes paused production on the blockbuster movie and led to a postponed release, malfunction with a £23 million submarine is adding further chaos into the mix.
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
Producers Are Not Happy About the Submarine Malfunction As Production Delays Lead To Massive Costs For Studio
‘Mission: Impossible’ has always used technological marvels to thrill fans and this time, they’re reportedly seeking to employ a submarine to continue this legacy.
This, of course, is not always easy to achieve as reports say that the gimbal, which is used to lower the 120ft-high structure, jammed under its weight, now needing repairs.
A source told The Mirror: “They’re not happy as it puts production behind, which costs a lot of money per day.”
The submarine in question was teased...
- 6/2/2024
- by Nmesoma Okechukwu
- Celebrating The Soaps
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